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Thermal management for functional textiles

Microclimate Control with Outlast

At the heart of Outlast technology is microencapsulated natural wax that absorbs, stores and releases heat. The aim: more stable comfort in activewear, workwear, everyday garments and bedding. By Daniel Keienburg

Stakeholder dialogue in Berlin

Hochschule Niederrhein puts hemp on the agenda

At the third stakeholder dialogue on extended producer responsibility for textiles in Berlin, Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) showcased how its hemp-based research projects "Hanfknit" and "ReHemp" bring concrete, circular material solutions into the ongoing discussion on ... By Daniel Keienburg

Wildland PPE fabrics for extreme conditions

Eco-Dry earns King's Award for PPE

British mill AW Hainsworth has developed Eco-Dry, a lighter, more breathable PPE fabric. It is already used by around 70% of Australian wildland firefighters facing extreme heat. By Editorial staff

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Why Proactive Temperature Regulation Creates Measurable Added Value

Most functional textiles only react once perspiration has already set in. But what if a textile intervenes before it gets to that point? An independent laboratory study by Japanese research company Skinos Co., Ltd. investigated exactly this – using a controlled crossover ... By Editorial staff